Difficulty

This pattern is rated intermediate. This pattern uses easy stitches, however, it involves shaping of both the neckline and sleeves. Knowledge of the mattress stitch is also needed for the seaming of this sweater.

Sizes

(XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished Measurements

Centimeters given as (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust: (80, 90, 100) (111, 123, 133) (145, 155, 166)

Center back to end of sleeve length: (55, 57, 60) (60, 64, 66) (69, 69, 71)

Sweater Length: (64, 64, 64) (64, 67, 67) (67, 72, 72)

Inches given as (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust: (31.5, 35.5, 40) (44, 48.5, 52.5) (57, 61, 65.5)

Center back to end of sleeve length: (21.5, 22.5, 23.5) (23.5, 25, 26) (27, 27, 28)

Sweater Length: (25, 25, 25) (25, 26.5, 26.5) (26.5, 28.5, 28.5)

Yarn

Sample was made using the following amounts of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton

given as (XS; S; M) (L; XL; 2XL) (3XL; 4XL; 5XL)

  • (914; 1,005; 1,050) (1,140; 1,400; 1,500) (1,600; 1,870; 1,970) meters

  • (1,000; 1,100; 1,150) (1,250; 1,550; 1,650) (1,750; 2,050; 2,150) yards

Comfy Cotton is a DK/sport weight (3) yarn that contains 358 meters (392 yards) per 200 grams (7 oz)

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

  • 5mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

Techniques Used

Single crochet, half double crochet, “crossed” treble crochet, and slip stitches are used in this pattern. Single crochet and half double crochet decreases, as well as crochet ribbing are also used.